Bee Active Personal Training 8 Week Challenge Nutrition Handbook - Sept 2013 | Page 22

Coconut water

Sports Drinks

Coconut water is the clear liquid inside
a young coconut – it’s a natural isotonic
which hydrates you faster than water.
Modern science has validated its
effectiveness, especially as an all natural
sports drink. Coconut water is also healthier
as it contains no added sugar, flavours or
colours, like sports drinks do.

Sports drinks which contain
electrolytes have been shown to have
benefits when you exercise for more
than one hour. If your goal is weight
loss though they really only become
beneficial if you’re running a half
marathon or play a competitive sport.
You need to be aware that a 600ml
bottle of sports drink will contain
around 36g of carbs, all sugar, as
they are designed to give you an
energy hit when endurance training.

Coconut Water contains the five essential
electrolytes that gives your body everything
it needs to stay hydrated and perform at
your best. These include:
?Sodium
?Magnesium
?Calcium
?Potassium
?Phosphorus

Nutrition...

Coconut Water contains more potassium
than a banana which would equal 15 regular
sports drinks. Potassium is an important
electrolyte that helps prevent cramps.

Fluids – Tea
and coffee
Being mindful of the choices you make

O

ne of the main ingredients
in many of the fat burning
product you see advertised is
caffeine. I’d prefer you eat well and
enjoy a coffee or tea than pop pills.
For coffee and tea we recommend
black but if your taste buds are
not ready for the strong taste we
recommend a natural sweetener
such as xylitol with a splash of
milk.
Avoid flavoured coffees – a mocha
(168cal) or syrup flavoured coffee
(231cal) can often double the
amount of calories as a skim flat
white (92cal).
Frappes & iced coffees (215cal) are
both calorie dense drinks to avoid!